The Geordie duo also see nominations for four shows they are associated with - Britain's Got Talent, I'm A Celebrity, Saturday Night Takeaway and their latest gameshow Red Or Black?

Shows in the running for best drama include Upstairs, Downstairs and Downton Abbey.

Spooks, Doc Martin, Doctor Who and Lark Rise To Candleford are also nominated.

First time nominees include The Only Way Is Essex and Made in Chelsea. They will compete against The Apprentice, Come Dine With Me and Channel 5's reboot of Celebrity Big Brother for the reality award.

Dermot O'Leary - among the contenders for the best entertainment presenter prize - will host the awards at the O2 in January.

The winners are chosen by public vote, with full details of nominees on the ceremony's official website.